Good and evil Quote by Daniel Defoe
““Upon the whole, here was an undoubted testimony that there was scarce any condition in the world so miserable but there was something negative or something positive to be thankful for in it; and let this stand as a direction from the experience of the most miserable of all conditions in this world: that we may always find in it something to comfort ourselves from, and to set, in the description of good and evil, on the credit side of the account.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Robinson Crusoe, 1719
Even in dire misery, one can find both negative and positive aspects to be grateful for, offering comfort and moral perspective.
In simple terms: Find gratitude even in the worst conditions.
Key Takeaway
Seek the silver lining in hardship.
Themes
resilience
gratitude
philosophy
Mood
hopeful
contemplative
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- mental health coping
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
dualism
moral accounting
comfort seeking
Questions to Reflect On
- What small positive can you identify now?
- How does gratitude affect your outlook?
A Different Perspective
Finding gratitude may be difficult without support or hope.
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